# JamBase vs DeadSpread

JamBase and DeadSpread both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of DeadSpread's written reviews are positive against 55% of JamBase's. DeadSpread also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). JamBase's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 101). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for JamBase against 4.8 for DeadSpread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JamBase has 1.5K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of JamBase's written reviews are positive against 90% of DeadSpread's.

JamBase ships an update fortnightly, DeadSpread every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JamBase | DeadSpread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jambase/id291878172/reviews)** | [4.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadspread/id1523844467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 25 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JamBase](https://appshunter.io/developer/291878175) | [Walter Sanders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512990324) |

## What reviewers say

### JamBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jambase/id291878172)

Discover local concerts and live music events happening in your area. Stay updated on upcoming shows for all your favorite artists across every musical genre. Find out who's playing near you and never miss a live performance.

**Highlights:** Find local concerts, Discover upcoming shows, Browse all musical genres, Stay updated on live music, Concert information on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😎 Spliff Mama Approved!
- 👍 Great App
- 🤩 Amazing
- 🌟 Wow
- 🤩 Amazing!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Location by Zip code doesn't work
- 🤔 Cannot view past shows in App
- 🤔 Can't see all the shows
- 🤔 Not all events can be trusted.
- 🤔 Can't Scroll

**Reported bugs**

- Location finder keeps placing user in wrong location
- Login issues, unable to log in on app
- Crashes frequently, especially when trying to view shows
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Missing venue and ticket price details when viewing shows

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view past shows in the app
- Increase search radius beyond 200 miles
- Integrate with native calendar apps
- Add map view of shows
- Add ability to sort shows by distance or popularity


### DeadSpread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadspread/id1523844467)

Access and stream a vast collection of live concert recordings from bands like the Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic. Download your favorite shows to enjoy offline. Discover music from various other jam bands.

**Highlights:** Stream live concert recordings, Download shows for offline playback, Access archive.org content, Discover Widespread Panic shows, Explore other jam band artists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JamBase free?

JamBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DeadSpread free?

DeadSpread is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JamBase or DeadSpread?

JamBase is rated higher. JamBase averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while DeadSpread averages 4.8 from 101 ratings.

### Do JamBase or DeadSpread have ads?

DeadSpread shows ads; JamBase does not.

### Which is updated more often, JamBase or DeadSpread?

JamBase ships an update fortnightly, and DeadSpread every 6 days. Most recently, JamBase was updated on September 18, 2026 and DeadSpread on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*